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Training for trainers in child protection

This course can help you and your organisation develop and support a team of designated staff to deliver their own child protection training

Key information Dates   Delivery on request, on a date of your choice.  Duration Four days Venue To be arranged. This can be a venue of your choice. Fees To be confirmed Further information Call 0844 892 1026

To arrange for us to deliver this training to your organisation call 0844 892 1026 or contactus@nspcc.org.uk

What is the course about?

It will help you and your staff who are engaged in child protection to develop core skills in planning, designing, delivering and evaluating child protection training.

The programme can be converted to access the opportunity for accreditation with the NSPCC Certificate of Competency in Child Protection Training.

Who is this course for?

Those who deliver child protection training. They may be employed as trainers or undertake training as part of their substantive role.

What level is the course?

This is a professional development course and basic awareness of child protection is a prerequisite.  We offer basic awareness training: see our list of training courses.

By the end of the course participants should be able to: 

• identify, develop and practice strategies to ensure that issues relating to diversity are fully integrated in training
  
  
• describe the different theories about the adult learning process and understand how the training cycle operates at an individual and organisational level
  
  
• identify your own and others’ preferred styles of learning, and understand how different learning styles influence the training process
  
  
• demonstrate awareness of the emotional component for child protection training and identify strategies to manage this at various stages of the training event
  
  
• identify and list performance objectives for a training event
  
  
• renew knowledge relating to group processes and apply this to the design of training events
  
  
• describe a range of training methods and their relationship to learning outcomes and group process
  
  
• identify the problems and benefits of co-working
  
  
• demonstrate and share skills in relation to the presentation of material and the facilitation of discussions
  
  
• identify the various methods and levels involved in the evaluation of the effectiveness of training.

What is the method of teaching?

Through an interactive face-to-face training programme involving a range of methods including: large and small group discussions, formal input, case studies and presentations.

What are the requirements for accreditation?

Participants registering for the accreditation will need to have:

• a minimum of two years' practice experience in promoting and safeguarding children's welfare
• delivered training to those who work regularly with children, young people and adults who are parents/carers
• a strategic role in own agency or inter-agency safeguarding training.

The accreditation involves an assessment process, and candidates will be required to demonstrate their training competence against a number of performance indicators covering all aspects of the training cycle and the value base. Candidates are required to prepare and submit a practice portfolio. Maximum time available for assessment is 25 hours.

Participants can also work towards achieving Post-Qualifying and Academic Credits, and post-graduate studies in Practice Education at Coventry University.

Accreditation costs
Conversion: to be confirmed
Assessment fee: £820

We can deliver this training to your organisation at a venue of your choice and to a timescale that suits your requirements.  Call 0844 892 1026 or contactus@nspcc.org.uk

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We offer courses with a specific focus, including domestic violence, substance misuse, and working with children of parents with mental health difficulties: see our list of training courses.

We also have learning resources that can support anyone in their role as a trainer.

We can also develop or modify a course specifically to meet your organisation's needs.

If you cannot find what you are looking for call 0844 892 1026 or contactus@nspcc.org.uk to discuss your requirements.

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